Required skills

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to

planning and organisation skills to allocate and select relevant food water clothing and equipment for the alpine skiing activity

communication skills to interact with other participants to maintain a positive and safe skiing environment

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions

determine techniques to use when alpine free skiing on all terrain

self management skills to review and reflect on own performance and set goals to improve technique

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies such as an avalanche and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct and legal access

Alpine Responsibility Code safe mountain travelling and minimal impact codes to ensure safety and protection of environment

equipment types characteristics and technology used for alpine free skiing the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment

clothing requirements for outdoor activities and factors affecting appropriate clothing selection such as layering and protective clothing

alpine free skiing techniques such as performing parallel turns in various conditions on all terrain

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during activity

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

emergency procedures and potential hazards such as avalanches relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

plans equipment and supply requirements appropriate to conditions of all terrain and the duration of the alpine free skiing activity

practices a range of safe alpine free skiing techniques in dynamic parallel turns on all terrain while negotiating hazards and maintaining balance control efficient movement and coordination across various planes of movement

evaluates and reflects on own free skiing performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in alpine free skiing on all terrain that reflects local conditions and is of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable snowsport location with all terrain to enable demonstration of alpine free skiing skills

resources and information such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the alpine free skiing activity

equipment such as alpine skis poles and bindings

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the planning and review process with evidence of reference to resources

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of alpine free skiing strategies and techniques

observation of safe participation and demonstration of alpine free skiing skills such as the execution of techniques in dynamic parallel turns on all terrain

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOSKIA Alpine ski downhill on advanced terrain

SISOSKI403A Alpine ski downhill on advanced terrain.

Guidance information for assessment

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Conditions may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Equipment may include:

Design and or construction features may include:

Comfort and safety may include:

High level performance may include:

Coordination may include:

Plane of movement may include:

Speed control may include:

Turn-shape may include:

Risks may include:

Measures may include:

Safety of others may include:

Relevant aspects may include: